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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| New Mexico Highlands University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NM | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,677 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmhu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,782 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,630 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,302 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,093 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,002 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $210 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 56% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Highlands University | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than New Mexico Highlands University based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 2,677 students)
New Mexico Highlands University vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Highlands University or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 46.9% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at UCO-Central than New Mexico Highlands University ($17,913.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than UCO-Central ($10,852 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 7.8% lower than costs at New Mexico Highlands University ($8,628 vs. $9,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Highlands University students is 41.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,093 vs. $6,422)
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Highlands University or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or New Mexico Highlands University .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at New Mexico Highlands University (3.3)
New Mexico Highlands University vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Highlands University or UCO-Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UCO-Central and New Mexico Highlands University.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than New Mexico Highlands University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $8,300 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $7,391 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($13,002 vs. $20,393)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($134 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Highlands University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/